DK180715B1

DK180715B1 - Collapsible box

Info

Publication number: DK180715B1
Application number: DKPA202100185A
Authority: DK
Inventors: Boddum Bo
Original assignee: Re Zip Aps
Priority date: 2021-02-20
Filing date: 2021-02-20
Publication date: 2022-01-10
Also published as: WO2022174875A1; JP2024507238A; CA3208686A1; DK202100185A1; AU2022221678A1; US20240124187A1; EP4294734A1

Abstract

The present invention discloses a folding or collapsible box (100). The collapsible box (100) comprises a top panel (101), a bottom panel (102), a first and a second pair of opposed walls (112, 114, 116 and 118), and a globe (124). The first pair of opposed walls (112 and 114) are extended from a right and left edges (108 and 110) of the bottom panel (101), configured to collapse to the bottom panel (101). The second pair of opposed walls (116 and 118) are extended from a front and rear edges (104 and 106), configured to collapse on top of the first pair of opposed walls (112 and 114) using the globe. The top panel (101) is configured to wrap around the box (100) using one or more fasteners (120 and 122) for securing the stability of the collapsed format.

Description

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COLLAPSIBLE BOX

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention disclosed herein generally relates to a folding box. More particularly, the present invention relates to a folding and collapsible box for transporting commercial goods from one point to another, and when the box is empty, it can be folded to a practical format, and keep this configuration for convenient return handling, storage and shipping.

BACKGROUND In present scenario, boxes or containers are commonly used in transporting, moving, conveying, sorting and storing goods and materials, and are employed by a diversity of industries such as trucking, warehousing, manufacturing, webshops moving and household goods moving. Conventional containers are configured to collapse in a way suitable for stacking on pallets in large quantities. The containers are stacked on pallets in a suitable way for transporting in large quantiles by a vehicle from a manufacturer to a dealer, or households. The main disadvantage of conventional containers, which are formed by a rigid prismatic structure results from the fact that after use and delivery, the size and form of the collapsed box makes it difficult to handle for individual return shipment. Generally, the containers does not occupy less space and keep or maintain their — shape and configuration, while folded or by the way/method its folded. Some containers are hard cases, which occupy large place. These containers occupy large place for the containers are inconvenient for individual handling, storing and transporting for reuse or recycling purpose. The conventional containers have some disadvantages for providing sufficient folding and can occupy less space and keeps or maintains its shape and

, DK 180715 B1 configuration, while folded or by the way/method its folded. To overcome these problems a folding or collapse box or container is required. My prior patent, DK178719 discloses a corrugated box with a unique collapsible format, which enables convenient return shipment by fitting it to the slot of a standard mailbox. The corrugated box occupies less space and it keeps or maintains its shape and configuration, while folded or by the way/method its folded. However, a reusable closing mechanism for the box could be designed only by applying a zipper or the like. Another prior art, KR 20110036292 A of PARK, discloses a folding type storage box is provided to divide the inside of the storage box using a partition plate, for preventing products stored inside the storage box from being mixed. A folding type storage box includes a bottom plate, a side plate, a connection plate, an adhering plate, a magnet, a cover plate, a fixing plate, another magnet, a partitioning plate, another connection plate, and another adhering plate. The side plate is connected to a bottom — plate folding line. The cover plate is connected to a rear plate folding line. The magnets are inserted into the connection plates and adhering plates. However, above-mentioned prior art fails to disclose or teach a second pair of fasteners mounted to the bottom panel, and the first pair of fasteners mate with the second pair of fasteners in the collapsed format of the box by folding the top panel over the bottom panel.

In the light of above-mentioned problems, it is desirable to provide a folding or collapsible box that allows an overlay of the parts of the collapsible box, thereby allowing the collapsible box to be closed without using a zipper. Also, there is a need for a new design of a collapsible box that has an overlap similar to the regular boxes, and therefore can be sealed with just tape or a sticker.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention discloses a collapsible box for transporting commercial goods from one point to another, and when the box is empty, it can be folded to a practical format, and keep this configuration for convenient return handling, storage and shipping. In one embodiment, the collapsible box enables that to be returned in a sustainable and convenient way, by simply dropping it in a mailbox. A collapsible box used for transporting commercial goods from one point to another, comprises a top panel having at least two sections including a first section and a second section being divided by a folding line. The box further comprises a bottom panel having a front edge, a rear edge, a right edge, and a left edge, a first pair of opposed walls including right and left walls and a second pair of opposed walls including front and rear walls. The first pair of opposed side walls are extending from the right and left edges of — the bottom panel, respectively. The second pair of opposed side walls are extending from the front and rear edges of the bottom panel, respectively. The first pair of opposed side walls are configured to collapse on the bottom and the front wall is configured to collapse on top of the first pair of opposed walls when collapsed on the bottom panel. The bottom panel is subjected to at least two folds to reach the second section of the top panel when the box is collapsed, and the top panel is extending from the rear wall and configured to wrap around the collapsible box for securing stability of the collapsed format of the collapsible box, and a first pair of fasteners mounted to the top surface of the top panel. The collapsible box is characterized by a second pair of fasteners mounted to the underside of the bottom panel, and the first pair of fasteners mate with the second pair of fasteners in the collapsed format of the box when folding the top panel over the bottom panel. Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings.

FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible box in a closed position in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of the collapsible box in an open position in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates a top perspective view of the collapsible box with folded side walls in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 exemplarily illustrates a top perspective view of the collapsible box with folded front wall in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 exemplarily illustrates a top perspective view of the collapsible box with the folded bottom wall in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 exemplarily illustrates one or more steps for folding the collapsible box in one embodiment of the present invention.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Referring to FIGs. I and 2, a perspective view of a collapsible box 100 in a closed position and an open position respectively, according to one embodiment of the present invention. The collapsible box 100 is configured for securely transporting commercial goods from one point to another, and when the box is empty, it can be folded to a practical format, and keep this configuration for convenient return handling, storage and shipping. In one embodiment, the collapsible box 100 enables that to be returned in a sustainable and convenient way, by simply dropping it in a mailbox (See fig.3). The collapsible box 100 comprises a top panel 101 and a bottom panel 102. The top panel 101 comprises at least two sections including a first section 103 and a second section 105 (See fig.3). The bottom panel 102 comprises a front edge 104, a rear edge 106, a right edge 108, and a left edge 110.

The collapsible box 100 further comprises two sets of side walls such as a first pair of opposed walls and a second pair of opposed walls. The first pair of opposed walls include a right side wall 112 and a left side wall 114. The second pair of opposed walls include front wall 116 and a rear wall 118. In one embodiment, each side wall (112, 114, 116, and 118) has a flap 107 extending from the upper end of the walls (112, 114, 116, and 118) configured to hold the collapsible box 100 in closed position. The first pair of opposed walls (112 and 114) are extending from the right and left edges (108 and 110) of the bottom panel 102. The second pair of opposed walls (116 and 118) are extending from the front and rear edges (104 and 106) of the bottom panel 102. In one embodiment, the collapsible box 100 could be a foldable collapsible box.

Referring to FIGs. 3-4, folding of opposed side walls of the collapsible box 100, according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 illustrates the folded first pair of opposed side walls (112 and 114) in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 illustrates the folded front wall 116 in one embodiment of the present invention.

The first pair of opposed walls (112 and 114) are configured to collapse or fold down to

. DK 180715 B1 the bottom panel 102. The second pair of opposed walls (116 and 118) are configured to fold down on top of the first pair of opposed walls (112 and 114). In one embodiment, the bottom panel 102 is folded to reach the second section 105 of the top panel 101. In one embodiment, the top panel 101 is configured to fold outwardly and extending from the second pair of opposed walls (116 and 118). In one embodiment, the top panel 101 is wrapped around the collapsible box 100 for securing stability of the collapsed format.

In one embodiment, the collapsible box 100 further comprises gusset folds 124 between the walls (112, 114, 116 and 118) configured to — enable the folding of the first pair of opposed side walls (112 and 114) and the second pair of opposed side walls (116 and 118). FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the folded bottom wall 118, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The collapsible box 100 further comprises one or more fasteners having a first pair of fasteners 120 and a second pair of fasteners 122. The first pair of fasteners 120 are mounted to the top panel 101 and the second pair of fasteners 122 are mounted to the bottom panel 102. The first pair of fasteners 120 mate with the second pair of fasteners 122 when folding the top panel 101 over the bottom panel 102, thereby the collapsible box 100 is configured for securely transporting transporting commercial goods from one point to another, and when the box is empty, it can be folded to a practical format, and keep this configuration for convenient return handling, storage and shipping.

In one embodiment, the collapsible box 100 further comprises a handle 126. In one embodiment, the handle 126 is configured to hold the collapsible box 100. In one embodiment, the handle 126 is attached to the top of the top panel 101. In one embodiment, the ends of the handle 126 are stitched to the one of the second pair of opposed wall 118. In one embodiment, the handle 126 is made of any one of a material includes a leather, a plastic, a polyester and a fabric material.

In one embodiment, the handle 126 provides sufficient grip to the user’s hand.

, DK 180715 B1 Referring to FIG. 6, exemplarily illustrates a series of steps involve in the folding technique, according to the claims. The folding technique enables the collapsible box 100 to take a collapsed form to a suitable box for shipping or storage of articles via a standard mailbox. The folding technique is optimized for allowing the folded collapsible box 100 to collapse in a format suitable to return in a sustainable and convenient way, by simply dropping it in a mailbox.

In one embodiment, the first folding technique includes various steps such as, at one step, the closed collapsible box 100 is opened. At another step, the first pair of opposed walls (112 and 114) are folded down to the bottom panel 102 using the gusset folds 124. At another step, the front wall 116 is folded down to the first pair of opposed walls (112 and 114) using the gusset folds (124). In one embodiment, each side wall (112, 114, 116, and 118) has a flap 107 extending from the upper end of the walls (112, 114, 116, and 118) configured to hold the collapsible box 100 in closed position. At another step, the bottom panel 102 is folded to reach the walls second section 105 of the top panel 101. At another step, the top panel 101 is folded to wrap around the collapsible box 100. In one embodiment, the top panel 101 is in out folded position and extending from the rear wall 118 to wrap around the collapsible box 100 for securing stability of the collapsed format.

In one embodiment, the fasteners (120 and 122) are provided to the collapsible box 100 for securing stored the articles. In one embodiment, the collapsible box 100 is reconfigurable between different states. The fasteners (120 and 122) could be, but not — limited to, push buttons or hook and loop fasteners. In one embodiment, the fasteners (120 and 122) could be but not limited to, hook-and-loop fasteners, hook-and-pile fasteners and touch fasteners. In one embodiment, the collapsible box 100 to be folded into a compacted state, thereby snugly positioning the first pair of fasteners 120 with the second pair of fasteners. If the collapsible box 100 is in the closed position, then it prevents the collapsible box 100 from being folded into the compacted state.

2 DK 180715 B1 In one embodiment, the collapsible box 100 further comprises a shipping label attached on the top panel 101 of the collapsible box 100. The shipping label specifies contents of the collapsible box 100 and destination address. In one embodiment, the collapsible box 100 further comprises a return slip to return the collapsible 100 after shipment, in order to reuse in a sustainable and convenient way, by simply dropping it in the mailbox. In one embodiment, the return slip could be attached to the shipping label. In another embodiment, the return slip could be located at anywhere on the collapsible box 100 that could be visible when the box 100 is in folded or collapsed configuration. In one embodiment, the return slip specifies a return address or PO. box details for reshipping the collapsible box 100 to the address. In one embodiment, the return slip is not visible when the collapsible box 100 is in box configuration, but it is visible when the collapsible box 100 is folded or collapsed configuration. In one embodiment, the return slip is releasably attached to the collapsible box 100 and is removable therefrom.

Advantageously, the collapsed format is easily secured and therefore the collapsible box 100 could be handled as a standard package and also in its collapsed format, thereby a sustainable and commercially feasible return process is made possible for collapsible box 100. Furthermore, the design enables a minimum of material used to form the collapsible box 100, resulting in a minimized weight and a more sustainable production. The collapsible box 100 requires less space while storing and shipping or transporting by vehicles. In one embodiment, the collapsible box 100 could be used as, but not limited to, a storage bag, a travel bag, etc. In one embodiment, the manufacturer or trader could sell this collapsible box 100 as a return-packing bag for articles, and can occupy less space and keeps or maintains its shape and configuration, while folded or by the way/method its folded in the market. The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the present concept disclosed herein. While the concept has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is

2 DK 180715 B1 understood that the words, which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation.

Further, although the concept has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the concept is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the concept extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

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A foldable box (100) is used for transporting commercial goods from one point to another, comprising, a top panel (101) having at least two sections, including a first section (103) and a second section (105) divided of a fold line; a bottom panel (102) having a leading edge (104), a trailing edge (106), a right edge (108), and a left edge (110); a first pair of opposing walls including the right and left walls (112 and 114) and a second pair of opposing walls, including front and rear walls (116 and 118), the first pair of opposing side walls (112 and 114) extending from the right and left edge (108 and 110) of the bottom panel (102), and the second pair of opposite side walls (116 and 118) extending from the leading and trailing edge (104 and 106) of the bottom panel (102), the first pair of opposite side walls (112 and 118) 114) is configured to fold on the bottom panel (102) and the front wall (116) is configured to fold on top of the first pair of opposing walls (112 and 114) when folded on the bottom panel (102) and; wherein the bottom panel (102) is to be exposed to at least two folds to reach the second section (105) of the top panel (101) when the box is folded and the top panel (101) extends from the rear wall (118) and is configured to fold around the foldable box (100) to ensure the stability of the collapsed format of the foldable box (100), and a first pair of screws (120) and a second pair of adjustable (122) are mounted thereon. foldable box (100), the first pair of fasteners (120) being mounted on top of the top panel (101), characterized in that

180715 B1 2 the second pair of fasteners (122) are mounted on the underside of the bottom panel (102), and the first pair of screws (120) fit together with the second pair of fasteners (122) in the foldable format of the box (100) when it the top panel folds (101) over the bottom panel (102).

The foldable box (100) of claim 1, further comprising wedge folds (124) between the walls (112, 114, 116 and 118) configured to allow folding of the first pair of opposite side walls (112 and 114) and the second pair of opposite side walls (116 and 118).

The foldable box (100) of claim 1, wherein the first section (103) of the top panel (101) abuts the underside of the bottom panel (102) in the concealed format of the box.

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